Bernard Cortese, MD

Specialties: Obstetrics, Gynecology

Dr. Cortese grew up in Collingswood, New Jersey. In 1968, he graduated from Camden Catholic High School. He received his B.A. in Biology and Anthropology from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana in 1973. He received his MD in 1980 from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara Medical School. Internship and residency were completed at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey at Cooper Medical Center. He joined Drs. Kay, Moors, and Salerno upon graduation in 1986. Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology followed in 1988. Dr. Cortese is currently the Department Chief for the Section of Gynecology at Virtua Health System, Voorhees. He has also been recognized by Virtua as one of their outstanding physicians receiving the Award of Excellence in 2009 for demonstrating the Virtua STAR qualities by promoting a caring culture and providing excellent patient service.

Dr. Cortese and his family live in Haddon Heights, New Jersey. He travels to Guatemala each year on a medical mission together with other staff from Virtua – Voorhees. He enjoys flying and outdoor activities.